Classic songs and love songs that include “suki” (I like/love you) in the lyrics

Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

With their powerful vocals and straightforward, emotionally resonant lyrics, Ulfuls have fans across generations.

Among their songs, this one is cherished as a gem of a love song.

Released in January 1996, it’s Ulfuls’ 10th single.

Many people want to honestly express their feelings to someone they like—simply to say “I love you.” At times like that, this song lifts you up with its message: say plainly that you love them, and that’s enough! It was also featured in a Fujicco commercial and is a popular choice for weddings.

I like your face.Saitō Kazuyoshi

I Like Your Face (20th Anniversary Live at Kobe World Memorial Hall 2013.8.25)

Kazuyoshi Saito, whose kindness overflows in his singing voice and instantly captures listeners’ hearts.

This song was released as a single in February 1994 and served as the lead single for the album “Suteki na Nioi no Sekai.” It was selected for FM802’s Japanese music heavy rotation and used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s late-night program “Mogura Negra,” helping to raise Saito’s profile.

The lyrics, which honestly express feelings for a loved one, resonate deeply with listeners.

In this work, he sings of a love so profound that the face of the one he loves appears behind his closed eyelids.

For those carrying the ache of unrequited love or burning feelings for a partner, it will surely be a song of empathy.

LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE「LOVE LOVE LOVE」

This is a song whose soulful vocals beautifully convey an indescribable expression of love, featuring a heartwarming melody and lyrics.

Released in July 1995, it debuted at number one on the Oricon Singles Chart, selling about 2.48 million copies and becoming the tenth best-selling single in Japanese history.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Aishiteiru to Ittekure,” leaving a lasting impression on many people.

Please give it a listen as a chance to express your feelings to someone special.

Each time you hear it, you’ll be wrapped in warmth and feel both the sweetness and the poignancy of love.

So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK

M!LK – So in love it’s devastating! (Official Music Video)

The dance and vocal group M!LK released their digital single “Sukisugite Metsu!” in October 2025, a pure love song celebrating their 10th anniversary.

The track comically and poppily depicts explosive feelings of love, with lyrics by MUTEKI DEAD SNAKE and composition/arrangement by Takashi Asano.

Its call-and-response-oriented phrasing is striking, evoking a sense of unity at live shows.

It’s an energizing pop tune, perfect for cranking up those feelings of being in love.

I love you.Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / I Love You (Short Ver.)

Ai Otsuka’s love ballad weaves profound devotion to a lover together with a delicate acoustic arrangement.

Within its gentle melody lies a tender ache and a vow of eternal love, making it a song that truly resonates.

Released in October 2004 and widely discussed as the theme song for the NHK drama “Tokio: A Message to My Father,” this piece was also included on the albums LOVE JAM and Ai am BEST, and has become a staple in her live performances.

It’s the perfect track for those wanting to dwell on memories with a cherished partner or for anyone holding unspoken feelings in their heart.

For someone troubled by love, it will quietly give a reassuring push forward.

I loved (it/you)erica

erica – “I Loved You” Full PV

A ballad by singer-songwriter Erica that weaves together the ache of heartbreaking unrequited love and the feelings left unspoken, set to the sound of piano.

The sorrow of a breakup and the pain of parting are delicately expressed through her clear, translucent voice.

Released in November 2015 and included on the album “Koku-uta 2: Things I Want to Tell You Before Graduation,” this song stands by those who have experienced parting, offering the courage to face forward while embracing the pain.

It will gently envelop the hearts of those who cannot accept the end of a romance, or who carry the regret of not having conveyed their feelings before it was over.

O youdoba shishō

You / Doba-shishō: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a love song whose gentle, familiar melody and straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.

Wrapped in warm tones, the chorus adds a sweeping string arrangement that heightens the sense of emotion.

The vocals overflow with pure affection for the other person, and the tender worldview that cherishes everyday, ordinary moments will speak not only to those in love, but to anyone nurturing warm feelings for someone important.